Be part of the macaw conservation in Tambopata by adopting an artificial nest
Deep in the Amazon rainforest, macaws paint the skies with their vibrant colors and unmistakable calls, a living testament to nature's beauty. Yet, these majestic birds face growing threats as their habitats are lost to human activities. The towering trees that once provided safe nesting grounds are disappearing, leaving macaws without a place to raise their young. This is where you can make a difference.
Adopting an artificial nest is more than a gesture of conservation; it’s a chance to be part of a story of resilience and hope. Each nest, carefully crafted to replicate natural conditions, becomes a safe haven for macaws and their chicks. It’s a tangible step toward preserving their species—a symbol that, together, with innovation and dedication, we can ensure these ambassadors of the rainforest continue to grace our skies.
Artificial Nest: A 60 cm diameter, 2-meter tall PVC nest, weighing 150 kg.
Camera System: 1 exterior camera trap to monitor activity around the nest. 2 interior cameras to observe activity inside the nest. Possibility of WiFi connectivity for the cameras, linked to the main WiFi tower at Refugio Amazonas Lodge, allowing 24/7 live monitoring
Logistics & Labor: Construction of the nest in Lima. Transport to Puerto Maldonado and then by river to the Ironwood Tree, where the nest will be installed.
Team Support: Salary for a team of 3 Macaw Rangers who will extract and analyze data from the cameras during the breeding season.Total Cost: USD $ 2000.00
The Adopt a Macaw program includes the renewal of three monitoring cameras at an additional USD $ 300.00.Chick Naming Rights: Name each chick hatched in this nest, and their names will remain in all future research. Through the Adopt a Macaw program, you’ll also have priority to name future chicks from this nest. (If you choose not to adopt a chick in a given season, the opportunity may be offered to others.)
Monthly Updates: You will receive monthly reports via email or WhatsApp, including details on the nest, nesting pair, and any chicks.
Live WiFi Access (if available): If the nest has WiFi connectivity, you’ll receive an access code to monitor the nest live 24/7. You can share this code with family and friends to follow the chicks' development and observe activities inside and around the nest.
Public Recognition: Your name will be acknowledged as a key supporter of the project in relevant publications. Additionally, the names you select for the nest and chicks will be used in all future scientific publications.
Certificate of Support: You will receive an official certificate from the Macaw Project, detailing your donation and its associated benefits.
Special Discount for Friends and Family: We’ll provide you with a unique Rainforest Expeditions code to share with friends and family. This code gives you a 20% discount per person on any of our trips to our Tambopata lodges. You can use this code for as long as you’d like until the discount accumulates to the total value of your donation.
